The chronicles of narnia book cover and blurb matching activity. Maybe this story will remind you of a time that you were. To help prevent you from falling into this unfortunate group, weve put together a few tips that should help you write a winning book blurb, whether its for the latest fantasy novel or for a nonfiction selfhelp guide. This is a worksheet intended to be used for planning to write a blurb for a novel study. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. The goal of a nonfiction book may be to inform, inspire, educate or entertain. On back covers of books there is usually a summary which attempts to get the reader interested. When rene rodriguez of the miami herald blogged about having seen and loved the departed in toronto. No matter what convictions one holds about evolution, darwinism, or intelligent design, darwins doubt is a book that should be read, engaged, and discussed.
A good book blurb is an essential element in selling your. Abstract the purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary approach to the study of blurbs, brief texts traditionally displayed on bookcovers, and nowadays also on the internet, which provide. The answers are more complicated, and compelling, than you might think. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. May 25, 2004 once drafted, the blurbs could be written on card to stand beside each book and be decorated in the style of each novel. A useful activity activities sheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them. The knopf book features a stark photograph of three packets of chinese food sauces. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. The aim is to convey what makes the book unique in alo. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. If someone picks up your book and sees a blurb from an expert or author whom they already know, respect and trust, they are more likely to purchase it. Book blurb worksheet worksheet teacher made twinkl.
Writing a blurb the blurb is the writing on the back of a book. All about the blurb worksheet primary resources ks2. How to write an interesting bio blurb this is a satirical article. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors.
Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Successfully launching my third book, our earth, our species, our selves. They are not stored on blurbs site until you upload them for ordering. It is about a caterpillar that is really hungry and all the things that he is eating. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on.
Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. You need to draw the reader in quickly and hold their attention. I remember seeing this book in prairie lights in iowa city, picking it up because of its cover, and shelling out the twentyone dollars for it which was a lot of money for a graduate student in 1996. Looking at and writing blurbsfinal project for the readaloud of home of the brave katherine applegate teacher materials. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information.
They often use three full stops at their ends an ellipsis to leave the reader asking questions. Book blurbs 2012 the immortal life of henrietta lacks by rebecca skloot the immortal life of henrietta lacks is an astonishing book that covers a lot of ground. To find your book on the computer you created it with, open booksmart on that computer and you should see your book in the list under open a book or open book project. Darwins doubt is an intriguing exploration of one of the most remarkable periods in the evolutionary history of lifethe rapid efflorescence of complex body plans written in the fossils of the burgess shale. The five s of blurb writing check these 5 awesome tips editage. How to write a killer blurb that convinces readers to buy your book the book blurb is your sales pitch. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant. How to write a blurb for your nonfiction book blurb blog.
Blurbs are basically endorsements from other authors for your book, which go on the front or back cover. God without benefit of clergy is grievous lapse in taste, if not a mortal sin. Levines if you give a donkey the white house, described as a fresh, entertaining political satire of the infinite haplessness of. Levine the evil, bucktoothed donkey is hilarious in david e. Make sure the reader understands what is inside your book and why you are qualified to write it. A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes. Ks2 reading words and vocabulary ks2 stories primary resources display maths white rose maths supporting resources kirfs interactive maths games maths knowledge organisers maths warmups primary resources ks2 number and place value calculation properties of shapes fractions, decimals and percentages measurement position and direction ks2 data.
For a selfpublishing author, buying a block of 10 makes more economic sense than buying just one or two for, say. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb blog. It entices the reader to read a book by promising twists and turns but without giving away the ending. Heres a workaround that helps you find your book project and move. Apr 25, 2020 edit your book in booksmart and reupload. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. And because she very generously agreed to read the book and ended up warmly endorsing. If the book is your blossom, its up to you to plant, fertilize, weed, water, tend, and harvest the bounty of book blurbs. A complete collection of pe planning from reception to ks2.
Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. Book features and reading recommendations bookpage. I mean, were obtaining them either from people we know or people we or our authors are convincing into reading our books through our. Meyers book examines the implications of the cambrian explosion. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal.
Be sure to name the book something distinct from the version that is already uploaded so that you know which version to order once the corrected version is uploaded. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention. Popular great blurbs books meet your next favorite book. A few weeks ago, i wrote about the importance of having a book cover that entices the reader to pick up your book or in the digital age, click on the link for your book. I was fortunate enough to get book blurbs from a former teacher who writes the same genre as i do, and a couple of. Feb 10, 2016 how to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Stamped to foster a fruitful discussion about race in america, begin with an essential resource like jason reynolds and ibram x.
See more ideas about books, childrens books and childrens literature. Some blurbs, said the veteran travel writer, almost blackmail readers into feeling that youre either intellectually or morally incompetent if you dont love this book or youve. If you need to make a change to your book after youve uploaded it, edit your book in booksmart then upload it again. A frame for children to write the blurb for their own autobiographies, including invented quotations and endorsements. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. In addition to the example provided in lesson one of a wellwritten book blurb, im including a few examples from bestselling memoirs which have their blurbs perfected. Tell the readers what they will learn, what problems your book will solve, and why your book is different. Find the latest book blurbs news, videos and more from consequence of sound, your goto place for music, film, and tv news. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. Go interactive resources for a computer, tablet or mobile. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. It is a fascinating story and analysis of darwins doubt about the fossil record and the debate that has ensued. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count.
Make changes to book after its uploaded help center. Nov 19, 2015 early blurbs can be key, but you need to remember that its a numbers game. Smartboard, projector, and class computer smartboard charts. You may have changed the location of your book project since you last worked on it. Henrietta lacks farmed tobacco in the south at a time when, culturally, racism was the. Ask the class if they know why blurbs are written for book covers. When i was looking to get blurbs for my first book, i had asked, lets say, twenty people, ten agreed, and out of those ten, only about five of them were able to actually deliver the blurbs in a timely mannerthat could be though because we were on a time crunch and i didnt start soon enough. Writing a blurb at ks2 by jessica borges vaz on prezi. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. Like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb. Early blurbs can be key, but you need to remember that its a numbers game.
Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Apr 04, 2011 the knopf book features a stark photograph of three packets of chinese food sauces. In this article, we will talk about some features of a good blurb and share tips on how to write a compelling book blurb. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. How to get awesome book cover blurbs build book buzz. Shouldnt the back of a book just have a short summary. So that whoever picks up the book reads the blurb and thinks i must. Actually, a lot of the thinking on this topic came up at and following. Sep 27, 2015 those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. But it read less like ubik than it did a bizarre sf version of one of those tedious features. When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me.
Sep 15, 2017 some blurbs, said the veteran travel writer, almost blackmail readers into feeling that youre either intellectually or morally incompetent if you dont love this book or youve. As publishers, we frequently find blurbs to be a pretty contrived thing. Once drafted, the blurbs could be written on card to stand beside each book and be decorated in the style of each novel. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own. How is it that a writer can write a story spanning tens of thousands of words but stumble at a 250300 word book blurb describing it. Author stephen hise is also an accomplished inventor, holding the patents to over seventy inventions, including thongcut adult incontinence undergarments and a safe salinebased no more tears pepper spray. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. These may be used for an interview, a book jacket, or even an event program in. Grade 5 lesson on blurbsadapt by using whatever book your. Those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. Browning dives into the strange world of book blurbs. Ive done a lot of thinking over the last few months about book blurbs. A strong, descriptive blurb is easily one of the most important and powerful selling tools for your book. Six writers tell all about covers and blurbs the awl.
But it read less like ubik than it did a bizarre sf version of one of those tedious features about rave culture that appeared in. Whereas novels focus on creating intrigue and use blurbs that attempt to lure in the reader, blurbs for nonfiction books need to take a different approach. Bear in mind that such blurbs are often read in crowded places particularly beloved of pickpockets, with shoppers jostling round you whilst your other purchases dangle from your other hand, and that books are often heavy and thus difficult to hold for a. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on blurbs. In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb in five easy steps. Bowker is the official isbn agency for the us, whereas authors in the uk can approach nielsen. Now that the cover has done its job, you need an awesome book description to entice the reader to purchase your book.
A book blurb is there to entice a purchase, not to justify a lifelong career or calling. Mar 18, 2012 so, since your book is a work of fiction, why shouldnt your life be. Two books confront the history of racism in america and provide a road map for teens to take action. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. If you want instruction on how to write a professional biography from someone who actually cares. Use key words like secret, mystery, betrayal, revenge, magic to whet a readers appetite. Youre setting the expectation for the book in the blurb, so make sure that your themes, ideas, and issues match. Ppt what is a book blurb powerpoint presentation free to. Sarah kettle, creative copywriter with puffin explains how to write a blurb read a manuscript, note down words and quotes with instant appeal, atmosphere, an air of mystery, a sense of character, a sense of place and put the all together in a coherent and exciting way. Endorsements add credibility to your work in the eyes of readers. All books are stored locally on the computer you originally used to create the book. Put simply, being concise is hard, and being concise about something you know insideandout can seem downright impossible.
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